Tribal Lands

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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department provides primary law enforcement services to the 18 Indian reservations throughout the county.

Our tribal partners offer a variety of resources to their tribal members to enhance physical, mental and spiritual health of the tribal consortium. They provide a wide range of wellness, healthcare and social services to all the tribal members from the 18 Indian reservations.

San Diego County Indian Tribes

Tribal Lands and Public Law 280

Public Law 280 is a federal law of the United States establishing a method whereby states may assume jurisdiction over Indian reservations. Under Public Law 280, states, local Sheriffs and state law enforcement agencies take tribal members to state courts for prosecution in cases arising from criminal matters within reservation boundaries. But most tribal governments and pueblos have also adopted their own codes and administer court systems to adjudicate violations of the code.

Intertribal Court of Southern California

The Intertribal Court of Southern California has limited jurisdiction to hear and resolve certain disputes as the Tribe’s Tribal Court and the Tribal Court of Appeals. Any disputes or claims not within the jurisdiction of the Intertribal Court of Southern California are resolved before the General Council, Tribal Council or other entity, as provided for in applicable Tribal law.

More information regarding the Intertribal Court of Southern California is availably by clicking here.

Tribal Resources

For a list of tribal resources, click here.

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